Organizational Development Specialist Jobs

Explore Organizational Development Specialist jobs focused on helping organizations improve how they work, grow, and adapt. These professionals use research, facilitation, and people-centered strategies to strengthen workplace culture, develop talent, guide change, and improve organizational performance. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.

What Organizational Development Specialists Do

Organizational Development Specialists assess workplace needs and design initiatives that support business goals. Depending on the employer, responsibilities may include conducting organizational assessments, supporting leadership and employee development, facilitating workshops, improving team effectiveness, and evaluating the impact of change programs. Specialists often partner with HR, executives, managers, and employees across the organization.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek strong communication, facilitation, analytical, and project management skills. Experience with organizational change, employee engagement, learning and development, leadership development, culture initiatives, or talent strategy can be valuable. Roles may call for a bachelor’s or advanced degree in organizational development, human resources, business, psychology, or a related field, along with relevant professional experience.

Career Opportunities and Compensation

Organizational Development Specialists work across industries and may advance into senior specialist, consultant, program lead, or organizational development leadership roles. Scope and compensation vary based on factors such as experience, industry, location, and organizational complexity. Browse Ladders to find vetted openings paying $100,000 or more and discover opportunities aligned with your expertise.

Find Organizational Development Specialist Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to explore professional roles in organizational development, change management, employee experience, and talent development. Review current openings, compare responsibilities, and identify opportunities where you can help organizations build more effective and adaptable workplaces.

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$130K - $160K *

Unlock the potential of global quoting processes by owning the end-to-end CPQ workflow. Drive innovation and efficiency through Salesforce integrations, leading implementation projects while enhancing...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$72K - $130K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on business development in the life sciences sector. Drive lead generation, engage clients, and collaborate on strategic sales initiatives to make a meanin...

Boston, MARemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $145K *

Lead the charge in building and delivering data products that empower leadership and client engagements. This hands-on role requires strategic oversight and collaboration to ensure high-quality analyt...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$155K - $165K *

Develop a cutting-edge data ecosystem as a Senior Data Engineer, enhancing analytics, reporting, and machine learning. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create efficient pipelines and accessi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$98K - $167K *

Unlock potential by designing and implementing scalable ServiceNow solutions, collaborating with stakeholders to enhance enterprise asset management and compliance within federal programs, ensuring al...

Reston, VARemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$70K - $150K *

Shape change management strategies to drive business results and engage stakeholders. Collaborate across teams to implement effective solutions, ensuring understanding and acceptance of change while m...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $225K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring 24/7 operations of critical data centers. Lead engineering and operations teams to optimize infrastructure, enhance reliability, and modernize systems, all whi...

Rockville, MDRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$81K - $101K *

Transform facilities operations by independently managing service quality, vendor performance, and cost control. Play a key role in ensuring workplace readiness and enhancing employee experience throu...

Denver, CORemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Deliver impactful project management by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring timely and budget-friendly project delivery while enhancing team capabilities and stakeholder engagement...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Drive impactful change by optimizing product operations through collaborative process design, ensuring alignment and efficiency while fostering innovation and simplification across complex product tea...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Drive strategic initiatives by leading a team to enhance organizational effectiveness. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze data, refine goals, and execute projects that align with the m...

Anchorage, AKRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$100K - $115K *

Elevate your career by developing robust back-end solutions in a dynamic, cloud-native environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance software engineering practices and drive impactfu...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $105K *

Shape the future of justice by enhancing court operations and technology solutions. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to drive modernization initiatives and improve service delivery across the jus...

Maine, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $110K *

Lead a transformative People function, enhancing talent attraction, development, and employee experience through strategic partnerships and data-driven initiatives. Drive culture, compliance, and perf...

Texas, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$162K - $214K *

Elevate analytics standards by leading rigorous data practices, ensuring quality, and guiding diverse teams to provide actionable insights. Collaborate with executives and present findings to influenc...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading requirements documentation for software projects. Collaborate with stakeholders and technical teams to ensure successful delivery throughout the project lifecycle, while su...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$74K - $203K *

Drive integration excellence by overseeing OIC implementations and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance enterprise applications. Play a key role in optimizing performance and ensuring seamless c...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$124K - $153K *

Transform financial management practices by leading budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation efforts. Collaborate with teams to enhance decision-making and optimize financial systems, ensuring...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$72K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as you collaborate with diverse teams to drive healthcare solutions. Leverage AI tools and project management expertise to enhance client outcomes while enjoying the flexibility...

Eden Prairie, MNRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $140K *

Unlock your potential as a leader in program performance management, guiding teams in cost and schedule development for high-value engineering programs. Collaborate across functions to drive success i...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$82K - $172K *

Transform your career by leading the integration of Oracle EBS and Cloud EPM. Spearhead data flow management and architectural redesign while collaborating with technical teams to enhance financial sy...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $140K *

Lead the charge in operational excellence across multiple schools, enhancing leadership effectiveness and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with teams to drive enrollment growth and academic improvemen...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$180K - $197K *

Drive impactful landscape architecture projects by leading design teams, overseeing project execution, and ensuring compliance with standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to create sustainable, inno...

Los Angeles, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$135K - $160K *

Join us to lead Oncology integrated solutions, collaborating across teams to design and implement strategic, client-focused approaches. Shape impactful proposals that drive growth and enhance patient...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K *

Champion innovative surgical solutions by driving market growth in stapling technologies and robotic procedures. Collaborate with teams to enhance surgical expertise and execute strategic programs for...

Cleveland, OHRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an Organizational Development Specialist do?question toggle

    An Organizational Development Specialist helps improve organizational effectiveness by assessing workplace needs and supporting initiatives such as change management, leadership development, employee engagement, team effectiveness, and culture improvement.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Organizational Development Specialist jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary by employer, but many roles seek experience in organizational development, human resources, learning and development, or change management. Employers may also value a relevant degree, project management ability, facilitation skills, and strong communication and analytical capabilities.

  • Where do Organizational Development Specialists work?question toggle

    They work in organizations across many industries, including corporations, healthcare, technology, financial services, consulting, and nonprofit organizations. Some roles are based within HR or people teams, while others sit in strategy or transformation functions.

  • How can I find Organizational Development Specialist jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Organizational Development Specialist listings on Ladders, which focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Compare role requirements, responsibilities, and locations to find opportunities that match your experience.

  • What are common career paths for Organizational Development Specialists?question toggle

    Career paths may include senior organizational development specialist, change management consultant, leadership development manager, talent development leader, or director of organizational development, depending on experience and employer needs.